Shade fixture



M. GREENBERG SHADE FIXTURE Filed Nov. 18 1922 jweno/v Patented Apr. 1, 1924.

UNITED sT'rEs rAEnr oFFicE.

MAYER GREENBERG, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

SHADE FIXTURE.

Application filed November 18, 1922.

It will be explained as applied to a win Serial No. 601,727.

The shade is secured to the shaderollei' by laying the end thereof having a hem 4 upon the fiat face of one of the roller sections as shown in Fig. The other roller section is then applied also below the hem. Ferrules 6 and .7 are then slipped upon oppositc ends of the sections. Thereupon the end of the shade is securely anchoredto the roller without the necessity for tacks or (low shade which moves down to cover a other devices ordinarily used.

window and up to uncover the same.

One of the objects of the invention is to provide an improved shade fixture.

Another object is to provide a fixture which is simple, reliable, inexpensive and easily installed.

Other objects and advantages will hereinafter appear.

An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein Fig. 1 shows an elevation of a window with a shade and fixture in position.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged elevation of one end of a shade roller, trunnion and bracket;

Fig. 3 is a similar View of the opposite end of the roller showing the corresponding trunnion and bracket.

Fig. 1 is a perspective of a two-part shade roller, and

Fig. 5 is a section through the roller and shade.

The shade roller consists of two complen'ientary send-cylindrical sections 1 and 2 of the proper length to accommodate a shade 3. Roller sections 1 and 2 may be made of wood or other suitable material.

The two roller sections are held together by cup shaped ferrules 6 and 7 located at opposite ends. Fcrrule 6, which embraces one end of the roller sections is made in the form of a flanged pulley. for holding a cord or cable 8. The closed end of ferrule 6 carries a trunnion pin 9. This trunnion pin may be riveted or otherwise secured to the ferrule or may be made integral therewith as desired. Trunnion pin 9 is adapted to be journaled in a suitable bracket 10 which is fastened to the window frame in the usual manner.

F errule 7, at the other end of the roller section, also has a similar trunnion pin 11 adapted to be journaled in a suitable bracket 12.

The hem 4 is made by transversely stitching the fabric at i leaving a flap 5. When the two members 1 and 2 of the roller are held in place by the ferrules with the cur tain between-them, the flap 5 and hem -11 holds the curtain in place so that it may not be pulled from between the roller members.

The shade may be biased to downward or window covering position by suitable means such as a weight 21. Downward movement or unwinding of the shade is normally prevented by the action of the anchor which prevents the winding of cord 8 upon pulley ferrule 6. Any suitablewell known means may be used to check and hold the cord 8 to adjust the shade in any desired position.

Having described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. A shade fixture comprising a roller, upon which a curtain is to be wound, divided longitudinally into two members be tween which to contain one end of a curtain; means to hold the members together and a curtain having a hem extending beyond the roller and lying flat on the outer surface thereof and by which the curtain is prevented from slipping between the members.

2. A 'shade fixture comprising a roller, upon which a curtain is to be wound, divided longitudinally into two members between which to contain one end of a curtain; means to hold the members together, and a curtain having a hem and a flap, the hem extending over one member and the flap extending over the other member:

In testimony whereof I hereunto subscribed my name.

MAYER GREENBERG. 

